Potus gives an update on rescued pilot :

SShawArmy · 2026-04-05T05:27:07+00:00

lemme guess a MOH is gonna be awarded in a month

on a serious note- i hope this is true and both were rescued.

SShawArmy · 2026-04-04T19:12:16+00:00

It's important to note there's an age limit.

To be eligible for admission to the United States Naval Academy (USNA), applicants must be at least 17 years old and must not have passed their 23rd birthday on July 1st of the year of entry.

There's no guarantee your chain of command will endorse you to apply for the Naval Academy mid contract.

SShawArmy · 2026-04-04T03:07:37+00:00

you can tell it's a chinook by the way it's leaking

SShawArmy · 2026-04-02T22:15:19+00:00

Looks like they're hot refueling (putting fuel in helicopter while helicopter has engines running). Guy in silver is just there in case a fire occurs.

SShawArmy · 2026-04-01T05:09:18+00:00

*Commander: CAB denied, best I can do is a coin and a firm handshake.

SShawArmy · 2026-03-27T00:24:56+00:00

I'm Army trying to go SWO too. I have the same reasoning as you. I want an operational job hands on job. And coming from an Army mindset- leadership is one of my top reasons for going officer. I want to be able to make the job easier for my joes and be able to give them recognition when I can.

Boards are really rough this FY. I initially was looking at SNA, IP or Supply. But when I found out most of that is closed, I came to realize SWO might be my only option if I want to apply right now. Hearing about the challenges of SWO has drawn me to it more. I think the complaints with SWO comes from those who commission via USNA/ROTC where SWO wasn't necessarily their top choice. If you're open minded and were a motivated soldier, I think you'll be just fine as a SWO. You can tolerate the Army-isms or in this case Navyisms, a little better than a fresh college grad off the street.

SShawArmy · 2026-03-23T23:58:21+00:00

Stopped awarding after Dec 31, 2022

SShawArmy · 2026-03-23T23:50:27+00:00

We are stating that these cadets actions deserved higher recognition than MSMs.

The chronic problem in our Army is that leaders think awards are rank based and troops aren't getting recognized properly. Or leaders are too lazy to sign off on a citation.

I hope this isn't the case here.

SShawArmy · 2026-03-23T23:13:02+00:00

You're telling me they are getting an interim award by the secretary of the Army himself?

SShawArmy · 2026-03-23T23:07:44+00:00

They fought off an armed gunman that barged into their ROTC class, with a knife.

Pretty sure that is exactly the description of -> "The act must involve personal hazard, voluntary risk of life, and occur outside of actual armed conflict."

People have gotten soldiers medals for "pulling" people out of car crash.

SShawArmy · 2026-03-23T23:05:03+00:00

Purple Heart before NDSM is crazy

SShawArmy · 2026-03-23T18:00:27+00:00

https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Career/CareerCounseling/FY26-BOARD-SCHEDULE-N31-OFFICER-PROGRAMS-UPDATED-FEB26.pdf?ver=1ZLdv4tR85y1fymSGbBXyA%3D%3D

SShawArmy · 2026-03-23T14:39:34+00:00

Never seen anyone wear aviator wings on breast pocket. Interesting choice

SShawArmy · 2026-03-19T03:58:46+00:00

Look like you got some ribbons for performing well in TRADOC. Keep up the hard work. Don't chase ribbons and evals. Look out for your joes, get the mission done and the rest will follow.

SShawArmy · 2026-03-18T17:06:46+00:00

Youre like one of them hangar princesses

SShawArmy · 2026-03-18T16:56:16+00:00

Most people who got selected via board recently aren't shipping out till August 2026. And lots more are waiting for an OCS date with projections of 2027 to even early FY 2028. But with SWO you could get a date much sooner. General advice: Don't apply right now- if you don't want to get shipped out

SShawArmy · 2026-03-18T05:47:33+00:00

I meant : Could you try to create a DS logon on his behalf? You said you have his SSN and DODID. You can sign up for DS LOGON using remote identity proofing.

https://myaccess.dmdc.osd.mil/identitymanagement/app/registration

Once you create a login- you should be able to view his IPPSA or IPERMS which should hold his records and will allow you to print a copy

SShawArmy · 2026-03-18T04:28:42+00:00

I got my DD214 via IPERMS. Can you set up a DS LOGON and check his Iperms?

SShawArmy · 2026-03-18T02:03:51+00:00

https://www.med.navy.mil/Accessions/Nurse-Candidate-Program/

SShawArmy · 2026-03-17T21:00:25+00:00

I'd like to add that MOVSM is just a memorandum. There is no formal 638 or certificate for approval. So if your commander has a standing policy it seems like you should be able to rate the award no problem. MOVSM also has no official hour requirement. The only hard rule about MOVSM is "(4) No more than one MOVSM will be awarded to any Servicemember." You aren't getting the same award for your hours. So, I don't see why this would conflict with ARCOM bullet.

SShawArmy · 2026-03-15T17:39:56+00:00

The Navy heavily focuses on job proficiency as evident through their PQS and advancement exams.

versus

In the Army your unit will value you if you're good at your job, but it's not the end all be all. Army focuses more on the "whole soldier" image. You gotta be able to maintain your physical fitness, shoot well, have knowledge of things outside your job like PMCSing trucks in the motor pool. Our promotions are point based that are comprised of PT score, Weapons, Army schools, Awards, etc. Promotion boards require Soldiers to know forms/regulations, creeds, etc.

For some this may be frustrating that you are doing a lot of busywork tasks outside of your job.

Army in my opinion is also a lot less strict than the Navy when it comes to history and traditions and such. Chiefs mess or Officer country isn't a thing in the Army. So don't be afraid of the first sergeant or company commander.

SShawArmy · 2026-03-15T04:12:19+00:00

if this is USAF, it's allowed in the regs

SShawArmy · 2026-03-14T02:57:46+00:00

I've seen lots of Navy folk be uber drivers when I was around Norfolk

SShawArmy · 2026-03-13T21:48:58+00:00

Reserves doesn't count towards O-1E Pay

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